India Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
India's electricity access was 102.10% in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
India's electricity access stood at 102.10% in 2025, a rise of +2.60pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.10% by 2025. India ranked 8th globally.
India's electricity access has undergone significant expansion over the past three decades, with coverage increasing from 50.90% in 1993 to 102.10% in 2025. This represents a substantial improvement in the nation's electrical infrastructure, placing it among the top global performers. Notably, the Marshall Islands has achieved a comparable level of access, reaching 102.22% in 2025. India's all-time peak in electricity access occurred in 2025, while the trough was witnessed in 1994, when only 49.81% of the population had access to electricity. The rapid growth in electricity access has been driven by government initiatives aimed at increasing power generation and distribution capacity. As the country continues to urbanize and industrialize, electricity demand is expected to rise, potentially straining the existing infrastructure. A sustained investment in renewable energy and grid modernization will be crucial to maintaining the current trajectory and ensuring continued access to electricity for all segments of the population.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 103.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 102.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.10% | +2.60pp | #8 |
| 2023 | 99.50% | +0.30pp | #138 |
| 2022 | 99.20% | −0.40pp | #140 |
| 2021 | 99.60% | +3.10pp | #133 |
| 2020 | 96.50% | +0.60pp | #145 |
| 2019 | 95.90% | +0.20pp | #142 |
| 2018 | 95.70% | +3.90pp | #138 |
| 2017 | 91.80% | +2.20pp | #150 |
| 2016 | 89.60% | +1.60pp | #153 |
| 2015 | 88.00% | +2.90pp | #152 |
| 2014 | 85.10% | +2.00pp | #155 |
| 2013 | 83.10% | +3.20pp | #153 |
| 2012 | 79.90% | +0.40pp | #155 |
| 2011 | 79.50% | +3.20pp | #155 |
| 2010 | 76.30% | +1.30pp | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's electricity access was 102.10% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
India's electricity access peaked at 102.10% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in India was 49.81% in 1994.
India ranks 8th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's electricity access is projected to reach 102.10% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of India in 2025 was 102.10%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_india_electricity-access,
title = {India Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}